Lucky me; I was born into a family who loved going out. Picnics, outdoor concerts, surprise milkshakes after school… And regular dinnertime visits to our favourite pizza restaurant. Most places offered that peppermint crisp caramel dessert. You know the one? I remember digging in with a...
A hot, spicy drink in summer? Wait; what do you mean, “eggnog is chilled”? Once I’d been convinced (after a bit of suspicious Googling) that eggnog was, in fact, traditionally a chilled drink, I was inspired to concoct a vegan eggnog version of my favourite creamy...
Stocking fillers and those little knickknacks that end up in Christmas crackers have a tendency to gravitate towards the "stuff" end of the spectrum. Many of the cracker gift fillers are badly made plastic toys that end up in landfills after their short-lived and barely amusing...
Coffee seems to be the wunderkind when it comes to ever-evolving beverages. Where aesthetic is concerned, extraordinary artwork at the hands of flexible-wristed baristas and their marvellously smooth microfoam seemed just the beginning. A bevvy of colour infused rainbow designs took the visual appeal to...
Gift giving can be hard at the best of times. Some people have a natural knack for it and others are left feeling totally clueless. And it doesn't even get easier the better you know someone. You might feel they have everything they could want or...
Gifting inspiration isn't in short supply around these parts. We know what we would enjoy giving and receiving but we decided to ask the eco experts what their idea of top-notch faithful presents are. If you align yourself with any of these greenies their gift idea...
The festive season can be a manic time of year. There's a little bit more of everything and it all seems to move that much faster. If you're not well prepared, you can easily get swept up in the churn and excess of it all....
Those who know me will be well aware of how high I fly the eco flag. And I don't make exceptions just because it's Christmas and living with a greener mindset takes a little more effort during an already crazy time of year. That being...
The festive season can be a bit rough on even the healthiest person's diet. So, while I might forego as much sugar as possible during the year, there's no way I'll turn down cinnamon roasted almonds over Christmas. That being said, when there is a...
